FelixstoweFirst Responders

Help us to help you!

Whilst our initial equipment has been generously funded with considerable help and assistance both practical and financial from the Rotary Club of Stowmarket Gipping Valley , we still need funds for ongoing publicity, running costs (such as telephone bills) and additional equipment. If you would like to raise some general funds, buy some specific equipment or sponsor a complete kit, then please contact us. We will publish specific needs on this page as and when they arise. Thank you!

If you wish to make a donation, then please send cheques (made payable to "East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust") to:

and write on the back of the cheque Felixstowe Community Responder Scheme which will ring fence it for us within the central funds. We like to thank our supporters and if you are amenable, post an entry on our News page. If you are donating on behalf of an Organisation, then we are more than happy to link back to your website - just let us know the details.

Ongoing Expenses - just to give you an idea

Telephone bills - estimated at £10 per month depending upon how busy we are

Defibrillator pads. Use once, then discard. In addition, they are time-limited, so every couple of years, we have to replace unused ones. £25 a set. At the moment, we do not attend anyone below the age of 8. One reason for this is that if it were the case, each kit would also need a set of Paedriatic pads. These are even more expensive.

Website running costs to enable every Responder to keep in touch with each other and the Scheme coordinator through the "members Pages" as well as to reach the Communities in which we operate - £5 per month

Current Capital requirements

Hi Viz Bomber Jackets. These (with appropriate labelling) will identify us to the public and to other health professionals.but most importantly act as workwear whilst on call. In addition ,during publicity campaigns, they will present a smart and co-ordinated image. Cost £450

Hi Viz Sleeved Waistcoats We would like every Reponder to have his or her own issue as we are all different sizes and it would make new volunteers feel appreciated. Each one costs about £30.

Sat nav and maps. To help Responders locate and reach their destination as fast as possible

Mobile phone for additional cover

Pulse Oximeter. This is a device used to measure the amount of haemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen, which is a measure of how much oxygen the blood is carrying. The device means there's no need to actually take a sample of blood to perform the procedure. It costs approx £315